Possible controversial topic of the day

For those of you who enjoy talking about men, women, dating, and such (which is pretty much most everyone I know), ga_sunshine's got an interesting thread going here. Anonymous comments are enabled, but play nice.

*sigh*

In an attempt to deal with my work frustrations, I've been thumbing through a book titled Dealing with Difficult People in the Library.

The book is making me kind of depressed. Its advice in many places is basically the library is a public service, so suck it up. The example given is the cranky dad who rushes in three minutes before the library closes because his kid has a report due the next day. The librarian stays late to help the guy, who as he leaves is bitching because it took so long to get some books. My blood just boils reading that, but the book's only real advice is "don't take it personally." Oh, and the more people abuse you, the more you should suck up to them to "prove that you're listening to them as a person."

Am I expecting too much in thinking that people should be polite? That people should take responsibility for their own actions? Am I an idealist? An elitist? A fucking hypocrite because I can be plenty rude when I want to be?

Maybe I'm just not cut out for a service industry. Then again, I don't think I know anyone who is.

Latest drabble

For the More Things in Heaven and Earth challenge at thursday100. Finally, I have achieved two personal firsts with this fic: my first stab at Criminal Intent, and my first exactly-100-words drabble. Share my glee!

( Say Hello to My Little Friend )

There is a God, and He has heard our cries of agony.

Creed breaks up, Scott Stapp an asshole

Thanks to st_sardonicist for making my day.

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Another for the Heaven and Earth challenge. SVU, 100 words.

( Holy Guest )